Director of Transmission Operations (Bird Electric)
Black & Veatch, Wilmington, NC, United States
Company
Bird Electric Enterprises, a Black & Veatch company.
Opportunity Type Staff, Full-Time, Relocation eligible: Yes.
Job Summary Bird Electric, a U.S. self‑perform electrical construction services provider, is a key member of the senior management team responsible for creating the strategy to develop and aggressively grow the Transmission Division. This position is accountable for specific components of transmission construction operations in the Division or Region as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for success of transmission construction business development efforts and for project construction execution processes.
Accountable for assuring availability of resources with proper expertise and tools to support assigned construction project execution.
Ensures that all assigned construction projects are properly staffed with the appropriately trained and skilled professionals needed to successfully provide the contracted services; coordinates with Division to staff projects.
Directs preparation of and reviews project construction execution plans for projects.
Provides oversight during construction on all assigned construction projects.
Monitors and evaluates reports on assigned project construction execution to division management, taking corrective action as necessary.
Ensuring that all construction operations on each project site comply with the applicable Safety Manuals and the Firm's safety and health program and policies.
Provides construction support to Project Managers.
Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Champions continuous improvement efforts.
Management Responsibilities Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience.
10‑20 years of construction operations experience, based on assigned area of operations.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Operational management experience.
Ability to deliver Project Gross Margin on projects.
Knowledge of company practices, processes and impact on project activities.
Risk assessment policies and procedures.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Approach to managing construction operations.
Conceptual planning ability.
Problem‑solving skills.
Project management skills.
Leadership skills.
Certifications OSHA, Risk Management, Project Management courses.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Being resilient
Builds effective teams
Business insight
Cultivates innovation
Customer focus
Drives engagement
Drives vision and purpose
Global perspective
Manages ambiguity
Strategic mindset
Salary Plan CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade 020
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a robust wellness program, paid vacation and holiday time, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.
EEO Statement BVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Opportunity Type Staff, Full-Time, Relocation eligible: Yes.
Job Summary Bird Electric, a U.S. self‑perform electrical construction services provider, is a key member of the senior management team responsible for creating the strategy to develop and aggressively grow the Transmission Division. This position is accountable for specific components of transmission construction operations in the Division or Region as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for success of transmission construction business development efforts and for project construction execution processes.
Accountable for assuring availability of resources with proper expertise and tools to support assigned construction project execution.
Ensures that all assigned construction projects are properly staffed with the appropriately trained and skilled professionals needed to successfully provide the contracted services; coordinates with Division to staff projects.
Directs preparation of and reviews project construction execution plans for projects.
Provides oversight during construction on all assigned construction projects.
Monitors and evaluates reports on assigned project construction execution to division management, taking corrective action as necessary.
Ensuring that all construction operations on each project site comply with the applicable Safety Manuals and the Firm's safety and health program and policies.
Provides construction support to Project Managers.
Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Champions continuous improvement efforts.
Management Responsibilities Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience.
10‑20 years of construction operations experience, based on assigned area of operations.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Operational management experience.
Ability to deliver Project Gross Margin on projects.
Knowledge of company practices, processes and impact on project activities.
Risk assessment policies and procedures.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Approach to managing construction operations.
Conceptual planning ability.
Problem‑solving skills.
Project management skills.
Leadership skills.
Certifications OSHA, Risk Management, Project Management courses.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Being resilient
Builds effective teams
Business insight
Cultivates innovation
Customer focus
Drives engagement
Drives vision and purpose
Global perspective
Manages ambiguity
Strategic mindset
Salary Plan CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade 020
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a robust wellness program, paid vacation and holiday time, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.
EEO Statement BVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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